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Sunsets & Snow – Exploring The Scottish Borders!
A super short video where I discovered, thanks to my friend Gary, some beautiful forest / gravel tracks that led to some unreal views....
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![A Winter Gravel Adventure – 2023 Pinnacle Arkose Testing!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3fd4fc_eca9a67055564b61a24e1f3728add3e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_302,h_170,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3fd4fc_eca9a67055564b61a24e1f3728add3e9~mv2.webp)
A Winter Gravel Adventure – 2023 Pinnacle Arkose Testing!
It was the weekend and I had managed to steal a few hours away from family time. My wife had signed my permission slip and a bike ride...
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Shokz Headphones – Hear Music & Your Surroundings!
Headphones and cycling are a combination that I was against for a long time. As much as I love music I would rather be able to hear my...
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Well Hello 2023
It has been quite the festive period for The Bikepacking Dad! Not only did we have all the joys of Christmas with our toddler Arthur but...
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Merry Christmas! What Does 2023 Hold?
Well the Scottish winter weather has well and truly arrived and for the last week we have had snow, ice, and some chilly minus...
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![Bikepacking Christmas Gifts – 10 Of The Best!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3fd4fc_16c1c3e818614106b9154330bbc44439~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_302,h_170,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3fd4fc_16c1c3e818614106b9154330bbc44439~mv2.webp)
Bikepacking Christmas Gifts – 10 Of The Best!
With Christmas on the way I decided to choose 10 of my favourite little bikepacking products to recommend and share with you. The video...
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![Pinnacle Arkose X Di2 2023 Gravel Bike – First Impressions, Specs, and Review!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3fd4fc_daaf29d75bb44fe993c6f038054056dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_302,h_170,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3fd4fc_daaf29d75bb44fe993c6f038054056dd~mv2.webp)
Pinnacle Arkose X Di2 2023 Gravel Bike – First Impressions, Specs, and Review!
Well the new bike has been on its maiden voyage so I thought it only fair that I do a little video that runs you through the basics. I...
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New Bike Day! Did Christmas Come Early…?
Good afternoon folks! An exciting little blog post to tell you all about a purchase I made the other day. Full review and photos etc will...
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![My Bikepacking Sleep System – What Am I Using?!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3fd4fc_df6ed1f89a454a038a2c6518c8f085f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_302,h_170,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3fd4fc_df6ed1f89a454a038a2c6518c8f085f9~mv2.webp)
My Bikepacking Sleep System – What Am I Using?!
Now if you have read, or watched, any of my posts / videos, you will know that I like to be warm and cosy when I’m out there facing the...
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Best Bikepacking Bike?
UPDATE! I have a new bike for my adventures. Check the review out here and see it in action in the Scottish winter below! Pinnacle Arkose...
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SKS Speedrocker Mudguards / Fenders – Do They Work? A Full Review!
After lots of very dirty and wet commutes last winter I had decided nice and early that when the winter of 2022 rolled around I would...
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The Bothy and The Bikepackers
A couple of weeks ago a friend and I embarked upon a bikepacking trip that tested us a little more than we would have liked. The weather...
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![Winter Is Here – Part 2 – Don’t Snooze Due To Winter Blues!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3fd4fc_7016b2ecea204b0b8cd3ee472536ef48~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_302,h_173,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3fd4fc_7016b2ecea204b0b8cd3ee472536ef48~mv2.webp)
Winter Is Here – Part 2 – Don’t Snooze Due To Winter Blues!
If you have jumped ahead and missed Part 1 then make sure you click that link and check it out first. What About My Bike? So we might be...
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Winter Is Here – Part 1 – What to Wear?
As I pressed down on the door handle and swung the door inwards towards me the cool crisp chill of a winter morning hit me square in the...
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Local Time Trials – Why I Avoid Them!
There was a time not so long ago when The Bikepacking Dad trained hard, sat on Zwift for many hours, and was very interested in his power...
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Bikepacking Cooking Setup – Alpkit Gear!
When it comes to choosing and carrying all of your cooking equipment (whether on the bike or on foot) it is a topic that is worth more...
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![YouTube Video Review – Ortlieb Seat Pack!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3fd4fc_72294ad4928b42dfa35e01ce65498132~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_302,h_227,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3fd4fc_72294ad4928b42dfa35e01ce65498132~mv2.webp)
YouTube Video Review – Ortlieb Seat Pack!
UPDATE! It's been 6+ months since I have been using these bags on my adventures in all sorts of Scottish weather. So how have they held...
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YouTube Video Review – Ortlieb Handlebar Pack!
UPDATE! It's been 6+ months since I have been using these bags on my adventures in all sorts of Scottish weather. So how have they held...
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![YouTube Video Review – Ortlieb Top Tube Frame Pack!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3fd4fc_4c8302f97c6941d2b46bcb5fee5602bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_302,h_170,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3fd4fc_4c8302f97c6941d2b46bcb5fee5602bc~mv2.webp)
YouTube Video Review – Ortlieb Top Tube Frame Pack!
UPDATE! It's been 6+ months since I have been using these bags on my adventures in all sorts of Scottish weather. So how have they held...
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Why B Roads Are King!
Depending where you are in the world you might not have a clue what I mean when I say ‘B roads’ so let me take a second to explain what...
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